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University of Dalhousie Visits ECI

Filed by Mohammed Abbas on Thursday, October 18, 2007

A representative from Dalhousie University will be at Etobicoke Collegiate on Friday, October 19th at 9:15am. Dalhousie University is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Students interested in attending this session must sign up on the sheet provided in the Guidance Office.

**Students will not be allowed to attend this session if they have a test, quiz or presentation taking place at that time.

University of Guelph Visits ECI

Filed by Mohammed Abbas on Friday, October 12, 2007

On Monday, October 15, the University of Guelph will be visiting ECI at lunch in room 256. All students are encouraged to attend to hear about the university and what they offer.

The University of Guelph Scholarships

Filed by Mohammed Abbas on Wednesday, October 10, 2007

The University of Guelph has 2 entrance Scholarships available. The President's Scholarship & the Lincoln Alexander Chancellor's Scholarship. Both look for students with a minimum of 85% average & a demonstration of leadership abilities in the school and community. We cam nominate 2 students for the President's Scholarship and one for the Lincoln Alexander. If you wish to be considered for one of these awards, see Ms. Ison by Friday October 12. Thank You.

Representative from Ontario College of Art & Design

Filed by Mohammed Abbas on Friday, October 5, 2007

A representative from the Ontario College of Art & Design, also known as OCAD, will be at Etobicoke Collegiate on Tuesday, October 9, at 9:00AM. The OCAD representative will be talking about OCAD but will be focusing on the admissions portfolio requirement for any student applying to their programs. Students interested in attending this session must sign up on the sheet in the Guidance Office.

**Students will not be allowed to attend this session if they have a test, a quiz or presentation taking place at that time.

PLASP Child Care Services Volunteer Opportunity

Filed by Mohammed Abbas on Friday, October 5, 2007

If you are looking for a fun place to volunteer and you like children, sports, games and crafts, then PLASP Child Care Services may be the place for you. PLASP is looking for guys and girls for their after school programs. Volunteers usually participate one day a week after school until 6:00PM. If you are interested in volunteering with PLASP, please sign up to attend the orientation which is mandatory and will be at lunch on Tuesday October 9. The sign up sheet is in Student Services.

Representitive from Ontario of Art & Design

Filed by Mohammed Abbas on Wednesday, October 3, 2007

A representative from the Ontario College of Art & Design, also known as OCAD, will be at Etobicoke Collegiate on Tuesday, October 9, at 9:00AM. The OCAD representative will be talking about OCAD but will be focusing on the admissions portfolio requirement for any student applying to their programs. Students interested in attending this session must sign up on the sheet in the Guidance Office.

**Students will not be allowed to attend this session if they have a test, a quiz or presentation taking place at that time.

Scholarship Opportunity

Filed by Mr. Wallace on Wednesday, October 3, 2007

The TD Canada Trust Scholarship applications are available now in the Guidance Office. The key criteria are outstanding community leadership combined with academic achievement. Students may be going on t college or university. The due date is Oct 31.

Important Announcement For Grads

Filed by Mr. Wallace on Wednesday, October 3, 2007

All graduating students who intend to apply to College or University this year must complete a blue Consent to Release Information" form ASAP.

Forms are already overdue and must be received immediately.

Scholarships and Awards Available

Filed by Mohammed Abbas on Monday, October 1, 2007

The Loran Awards and Canadian Morehead-Cain Awards applications are now available in the Student Services office. The Loran Award was formerly known as the Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation (CMSF). Both of these awards are for students entering university in Fall 2008.

The Loran Awards program funds outstanding students to study on Canadian university campuses. They seek well-rounded students who demonstrate character, promise of leadership and strong commitment to service in the community.

In 2008 the CMSF will offer up to 112 cash awards at the following 3 levels: • 30 Loran Awards: valued at up to $16,000 per year • 42 Loran Finalist Awards: one-time awards valued at $3,000 • 40 Loran Provincial Awards: one-time awards valued at $2,000

The Canadian Morehead-Cain Award is offered to students who show promise of exceptional value to the community and is tenable only at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This award is granted annually to as many as 3 students in Canada and is worth $10,500 US dollars per year, plus full tuition and fees for up to 4 years of undergraduate study, and a laptop computer.

To be eligible to apply for these awards, you must: 1. be in the graduating year of uninterrupted full-time studies in high school; 2. present 6 grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum combined average of 85%; and, 3. hold Canadian citizenship or Canadian residency status.

If you meet these criteria, and you are interested in applying for one or both of these awards, please see Ms. Parissi in the Student Services office.

York U Visit

Filed by Mohammed Abbas on Monday, October 1, 2007

A representative from York University will be at Etobicoke Collegiate on Tuesday October 2nd. York University has 2 campuses, both of which are located in Toronto, Ontario. The York representative will be in the Auditorium at 11:40, which is the beginning of the lunch hour, to talk about York Main campus and Glendon College, and to answer any questions about this university. All ECI students are welcome to attend, especially those who might be interested in applying to this university for admissions next September.